In July, the monthly officer's meeting and luncheon featured Dr. Alok Das, senior scientist for design innovation at Air Force Research Lab, Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio. Gerald Tritle, chapter president, presented the chapter with its 13th consecutive "Model Chapter of the Year" award. The Milton E. Cooper Scholarship from AFCEA International was presented to 1st Lt. Nathan Taylor, USAF, who pursuing his electrical engineering degree. Zachary Duberstein was the recipient of the $500 Julie O'Brien Memorial Scholarship to use when he begins attending Miami University of Ohio this fall. Also at the meeting, new corporate membership plaques were presented to Lighthouse Technologies, McNamee & McNamee PLL and Sierra Lobo Incorporated. The chapter also congratulated Connie Engler on winning the AFCEA International Meritorious Service Award for her support to them as vice president for membership.